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Mountain impact near Lowari Pass results in fatalities (AP-AAH)

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On March 26, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration AP-AAH) operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA was involved in an aviation accident near Lowari Pass, Pakistan in flight. 22 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck mountainous terrain while flying through marginal weather conditions at 9,000 feet. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain near the Lowari Pass during cruise flight, resulting in 22 fatalities and four serious injuries.

What happened

During a period of marginal weather conditions, an aircraft was maintaining an altitude of 9,000 feet while in the cruise phase of flight. The plane subsequently collided with a mountain situated in the vicinity of the Lowari Pass.

The impact resulted in a high number of casualties among those on board. Of the total occupants, 22 fatalities were recorded, while four passengers sustained serious injuries during the accident.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in weather conditions characterized by low visibility or marginal stability.
  • The collision occurred while the aircraft was at a cruising altitude of 9,000 feet.
  • The primary factor contributing to the crash was the impact with terrain during cruise flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck mountainous terrain while flying through marginal weather conditions at 9,000 feet.

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